Tim Colling, PhD., P.E.

Michigan

Training State and Local Agencies on HSM Principles

Target Audience

MDOTLocal Agencies

Plan Going Forward – MDOT

• Review of business /organization needs

• Internal Training– Targeted Training

• Multiple Units

“There is no reason why Michigan Street doesn’t have any stop signs.”

-Willy Maki, downtown business owner

Laying the Groundwork in 2008

• Elected official training?

• Build trust in technical

• Raise awareness

Laying the Groundwork in 2008

• Local agency technical staff

• Raise awareness of HSM 

(not yet released)

• Introduce safety workflow

• Train on tools and data

Plan Going Forward – Local Agency

• 2011‐2012 – 9‐10 elected training sessions

• 2011‐2012 – 12‐14  HSM trainings 8hr sessions

Barriers/Challenges Expected

• Getting elected / appointed to attend

• Policy changes needed for full Implementation

• Convincing people a change is needed

• Access to the HSM Manual

Data Needs and Other Background Knowledge

Overcoming Barriers/Challenges

• Marketing – Its not a “dirty” word– Internal & External

• Peer Advocates

• Data Access

Next Steps

1. LTAP Newsletter Article  ‐ HSM

2. Awareness “Marketing”

3. Peer Advocates 

4. Train...Train....Train!

5. Implement 

Questions ?